Donate
Now more than ever, your donation to support day-to-day operations will make a difference for your Library and for our community.
Many Ways to Give
For 130 years, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has been a community anchor, responding to the needs of our neighbors and friends through enhanced services, robust resources and innovative programming for all. You can support our efforts through monetary donations, volunteering or other contributions.
Many Ways to Give
For 130 years, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh has been a community anchor, responding to the needs of our neighbors and friends through enhanced services, robust resources and innovative programming for all. You can support our efforts through monetary donations, volunteering or other contributions.
Give Today
Donate today to support our day-to-day operations and make a difference in your community.
Donate NowMonthly Recurring Gifts
Increase your support for your local library with monthly recurring donations that enhance our programming, services, and resources.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
Make a contribution today in memory, honor or celebration of a loved one, or to commemorate a special occasion.
Workplace Matching
If your company matches charitable contributions made by your employees, employees’ spouses or retirees, we encourage you to share with your employees how their gifts can be leveraged to help the Library.
Bequests & Planned Giving
You can help ensure the Library continues to be a beacon to all today, tomorrow and for years to come with a gift through your will or beneficiary designation.
Donor-Advised Funds
Streamline your giving to CLP and other organizations with your DAF.
Give a Gift of Stock
Support the Library services you love while avoiding capital gains taxes on appreciated long-term securities by making a gift of stocks, bonds or other appreciated securities.
IRA Charitable Rollover
Make a lasting impact on literacy and learning in your community. The IRA Charitable Rollover allows individuals 70½ and older to make direct, tax-free transfers to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Endowed Funds
In recognition of generous contributors supporting Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s long-term sustainability through the creation of legacy funds.
Impact of Giving
Aug 4
A Dynamic Duo: Duolingo and CLP breaking records for Literacy this Summer
Pittsburgh is taking literacy to new heights this summer with our “Flights of Imagination” Summer Reading program thanks to partnerships with companies like Duolingo. Readers, young and old, throughout the … Continued
Feb 13
John’s Story
The motivation and drive to return to school after a long period in the workforce can be daunting for some. With the right support system and resources at one’s disposal, however, the first step can be less intimidating.
Sep 2
JPMorganChase and CLP: Elevating Literacy to New Heights
On Sunday, August 10, 2025, CLP – Main was buzzing with activity as patrons gathered to celebrate the conclusion of Summer Reading 2025 at Extravaganza.